Maelström

Maelström

2000 · 87 min · ★ 6.2 · Drama

A young woman's life spirals into chaos after she is involved in a hit-and-run accident. Then she encounters a mysterious man named Evian who offers her an opportunity for redemption. Narrated by a fish.

Directed by Denis Villeneuve · Written by Denis Villeneuve

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